Materials and Clinical Techniques

Course Description

Come hear the latest on restorative dental materials and techniques, and what you should include in your dental practice.

Course Topics

What the clinical research tells us about bonding

Using glass ionomers to improve longevity of composites

Class II composite filling techniques

Blocking out to save tooth structure

Understanding the latest ceramic materials

Preparation designs for e.max and Zirconia

Veneer preparation variations

Cements – what to use where and how

Surgical Caries management

Pulp capping and managing pulp exposures

Developing an occlusal functional diagnosis

Preventing restoration fractures using a 5-step system

Impression materials and techniques

Provisional restorations

Implant abutment designs

Implant impressioning

Implant delivery considerations

Course Objectives

As a result of attending this course, you will be able to:

Determine best practices for dental materials.

Differentiate methods to conserve tooth structure.

Examine clinical evidence for decision making.

Have predictable, clinically applicable techniques.

Understand glassionomers, pulp capping, liners and bases.

Instructor

Richard Stevenson III, DDS, is a Professor of Clinical Dentistry, and Chair of Restorative Dentistry at UCLA. Prior to his current appointment, Dr. Stevenson was the Director of Professional Program for International Dentists and the Director of Advanced Education in General Dentistry. He was awarded Faculty of the Year by his students 4 times and was UCLA’s distinguished alumnus in 2011. Dr. Stevenson is Board Certified in Operative Dentistry and a Mentor of two Tucker Study Clubs.

Disclosures:

Dr. Stevenson has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

The staff of the University of Washington and University of British Columbia Offices of Continuing Dental Education have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

TUITION – price includes lunch:Early Bird until February 24, 2017 (prices are in Canadian dollars followed by US equivalent as of 11/9/2016
$310CAD/Dentist (approximately $232USD)
$195CAD/Staff (approximately $145USD)

Cancellation Policy:
Fee in full must accompany registration. The tuition fee is deductible for Canadian Income Tax purposes. Limited Enrollment Courses require a minimum of 21 days notice for a full refund less $50.00 administration fee. Cancellations made between 21 and 14 days prior to the first day of the program will receive a 50% refund. No refund will be granted for cancellations made less 14 days prior to the first day of the program.

The University of Washington and University of British Columbia are ADA CERP Recognized Providers.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The University of Washington and University of British Columbia are members of the Association for Continuing Dental Education.

University of Washington and University of British Columbia designate this activity for 7 continuing education credits.